30 African beauty queens from different countries arrive Calabar for Miss Africa (Photos)

A group of beauties from 30 African countries yesterday arrived Calabar Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar to participate in the maiden edition of Miss African Beauty Pageant. With "Climate Change" as the theme, the pageant is being organized by the Cross River State Government to draw global attention to issues of climate change and sundry related environmental issues.

Addressing newsmen shortly on arrival from Morocco, the state Governor, Professor Ben Ayade who was also arriving from the just concluded United Nations conference of parties COP 22 in Marrakech, Morocco, noted that the pageant is a new addition to the state’s vast tourism offerings.

According to the governor, "The pageant is a warm embrace to Africa and more importantly, to create a platform to discuss the fate of Africans."

Kwara State | Prison warders allegedly beat six inmates to death

On Thursday, there was pandemonium at the Oke Kura Prison, Ilorin, Kwara State, after six inmates were reportedly beaten to death by warders. According to reports, 11 other inmates were seriously injured during the fracas which occurred around 2pm.

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It was learned that the inmates, who were in the condemned inmates’ cell, had protested the substandard quality of food they were served. They reportedly demanded to see the controller of the prison to address their grievances.

Check out photos of Air Force Personnel working on Nigeria's first indigenous drone flight

Check out these photos of a Nigerian Air Force NAF Personnel working on a GULMA drone. The GULMA drone which was unveiled by Goodluck Jonathan's regime is the country’s first indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle (drone), designed and constructed by the Nigerian Air Force.

Besides its diverse military application, the vessel provides a range of benefits in disaster management, power line surveys and law enforcement. The drone is also useful in aerial imaging/mapping, telecommunications, and weather monitoring.

Photos: Troops hijack weapons in "Ondo Governorship Candidate's" Convoy ahead of polls

Nigerian troops intercepted machetes, guns, and ammunition in a vehicle leading the convoy of AD Candidate, Olusola Oke in Okitipupa. The Ondo State governorship election holds on Saturday, November 26.

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Elephant unleashes rage after being bitten by a mad dog in India (Photos)

A temple elephant went on a rampage in India pushing over and flipping a tractor whilst terrified residents looked on. The elephant, who was brought to a vet after being bitten by a mad dog, went out of the control after being administered an anti-rabies injection.

Despite the best efforts of one of its brave mahouts in trying to stop it, the elephant continued to show its anger with him still sat on his back. 

'Wenger gets more respect than me' - Mourinho wail

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho believes old foe Arsene Wenger is given more respect than him.

The pair’s relationship on the touchlines and away from it has been an intriguing one over the years, with the spotlight returning to the duo ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between United and Arsenal.

Mourinho, who has lost only one of 15 previous meetings with Wenger, labeled the Frenchman a “specialist in failure” in early 2014, but there were no such inflammatory remarks on Friday. The Portuguese does clearly feel though that he is afforded less respect than a manager who last won the Premier League in 2004.

'Back to Sender' - Nigerians reject Guru Maharaj Ji's prophecy about APC

Many Nigerians took to the social media to share their opinions after hearing the prophecy of Guru Maharaj Ji that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will rule beyond 2019 in the country.

Some believe it, some say it is a blatant lie, some took the let's wait and see' attitude. See their reactions below:

Why I Turned Down The Chance To Play For Super Eagles – Tyronne Ebuehi

Tyronne Ebuehi has explained why he turned down the chance to play for Nigeria under Gernot Rohr.

The 20-year-old who plays for ADO Den Haag, is of mixed Nigerian and Dutch parentage, and was invited for the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Algeria , but rejected the call-up.

Although Rohr admitted he might still call the defender, Ebuehi has insisted he is not ready to feature for the Super Eagles yet.

Atiku Abubakar pleads with ASUU to shelve strike

Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities to suspend its strike action and embrace negotiation with the government.

The university lecturers had on Wednesday commenced a one-week strike over the failure by the Federal Government to implement the 2009 Agreement and 2013 Memorandum of Understanding.

Speaking during his 70th birthday celebration in Yola on Thursday, Atiku said his concern was about the children who would be out of school while calling on the union to shelve the strike action.

I want to get married💑 again – Kenny Saint Best (KSB)

Ten years ago, gospel singer, Kenny Saint Best, parted ways with her ex-husband, Eddy Remedy but now the singer is ready to walk down the aisle again.

In an exclusive chat with Saturday Beats, the singer said having stayed as a single mother for a decade, she is ready to give marriage another shot. According to her, this month makes it 10 years since she took a walk from her former marriage.

She told Saturday Beats that the pact she had with God is to have a man by her side by the time she marks her 50th birthday.

Bukola Saraki: Only best brains needed in public sector

Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Friday, said the nation should create a system that allows its best brains to take over the public sector and make it work for Nigerians.

A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanni Onogu, disclosed that Saraki made the call while presenting the keynote address at the inaugural National Chevening Alumni Leadership Summit, organised by the British High Commission and the Nigeria Chevening Alumni Association in Lagos.

Pastor left wife in labour to go have sex with married church member ... Then this happened!

A randy Pastor in one of the jet age churches, Mount Zion Light House Full Gospel Church at Utu Nto Obio Ekop in Etim Ekpo Local Government, Akwa Ibom, is said to be gasping for life as a result of the fair share of jungle justice he received penultimate weekend when some angry youths beat the hell out of the man of God for allegedly sleeping with a married member at the husband’s residence.

According to the INK, before the ugly incident, Pastor Abraham as he is popularly known is said to have been the family prayer gladiator and had been a regular caller, praying for the prosperity of the family as the husband is said to be palm cones dealer which he brings from Rivers State to sell in the University town. On the day of the incident, THE INK gathered that the man of God had phoned the husband to his lover and allegedly prophesied that danger abound in his house and that the family should not sleep there.

Pls Help! My Boyfriend has Proposed To Me 7 Times This Year Only

A lady who has been left confuse with the action of his boyfriend has cried out to online relationship page break_or_makeup for help.

What's your advice for her?

APC will rule Nigeria beyond 2019 - Prophet Guru Maharaj Ji says

Founder of the One Love Family, Satguru Maharaj ji, Friday, said that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, will rule Nigeria beyond 2019 in spite of the acrimony in the party.

The sect leader said this in Ibadan, Oyo State, at a press conference to mark the 36th anniversary of the group.

He said what the ruling APC needed to do was to ensure that those who defected from the PDP to the party were monitored to ensure that they do not tarnish the good intention of President Muhammadu Buhari.

OMG! Woman lands in problem after sowing seed with stolen SUV in church in Lagos (Photo)

A 44-year old housewife, Mary Onu has been arrested after she allegedly stole a Nissan Infiniti SUV belonging to a car dealer and used it to sow a seed offering to her church prophet, Solomon Orimisan of the Celestial Church of Christ, Idimu, Lagos, Nigeria.

The incident happened at Gabriel Bell close, Bamishile Estate in Idimu where the church was located.

Onu was arrested with her daughter, Alice who signed the agreement and handed over the Jeep to Prophet Orimisan after she obtained a token sum of N500,000 in exchange for the vehicle.

Jeez! Story of 31-year-old Female Yabatech's graduate who has been sleeping on roads in Lagos

Facebook user Natasha Akpoti shared the story in an attempt to raise support and rehabilitation for the 31-year-old graduate. Read below:

‘Queen needs your help!!!

Last night I, like many were disturbed about the news of a young lad burnt to death for attempting to steal garri. The images haunted my sleep. Not only because of the gruesome murder of a human being bitten hard by poverty, but because of those human beings that carried the act and worse off, those who stood by capturing his death with their phones.

I’ve no regrets, Al-Mustapha says

Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, the Chief Security Officer of former military head of state, Gen. Sani Abacha, on Friday in Enugu, said he had no regrets over his actions and subsequent travails.

Al-Mustapha was arrested and tried for the murder of Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, wife of the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Chief Moshood Abiola, following Abacha’s death in 1998. On January 30, 2012, he was convicted by a Lagos High Court and sentenced to death by hanging.

However, reprieve came his way when he was discharged and acquitted of the crime by the Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal on July 12, 2013.

Aww! This couple-to-be met at ATM queue and they're set to wed ... See Pre-wedding Photos

Ukeme Obot and Zenas Onyemaobi, found each other at an ATM queue and the pain of not being able to dispense cash after waiting for so long on the queue was what actually helped kick things off between the both of them! Read their journey of love below:

Their Career

Ukeme Obot is journalist, while Zenas Onyemaobi is a computer engineer.

How they met

Breaking! Donald Trump agrees to settle fraud case for $25 million

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has agreed to settle lawsuits relating to his Trump University series of real estate seminars for $25 million, a source familiar with the situation said on Friday.

Claims brought by New York's attorney general will represent roughly $4 million of that amount, the source said.

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Wow! Check out Paul Okoye's stunning birthday cake (Photos)

Paul Okoye's birthday cake is so creative that it has been shared more than hundred's of times on social media.

WTH! Man sleeps with his sister-in-law then share her nude photo on Facebook (Photos)

Kenyan Facebook user, Joakim Cruzz shared this photo of a lady with bare boobs whom he said is his sister inlaw and said; "She is my sister inlaw I really thank her for being with me hospital two weeks". People have been slamming him saying he slept with her and posted on Facebook.

Well, he has since deleted the photo and posted the one below:

Police kill two suspected robbers during gun battle in Edo State (Photo)

Two suspected armed robbers were today killed, during a gun battle with the police in Edo State. The incident reportedly happened at Adodo street, Isihor at about 1:57pm, this afternoon. They were said to be four in number; 2 shot dead, one captured and the other one escaped.

Chrissy Teigen doesn't mind been Kim Kardashian's surrogate

On last weekend’s episode of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” Kim revealed she’s ready to expand her family.

However, due to complications with her last two pregnancies, the reality star is considering using a surrogate if she and husband Kanye West want more children in the future.

Buhari signs 8 bills passed by the National Assembly into law

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday signed eight bills passed by the National Assembly into law.

Ita Enang, the Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters, Senate, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja, while briefing State House correspondents.

According to him, the bills signed into law are: Prevention of Crime Amendment Act,‎ 2016; and The National Crop Varieties and Livestock Breeds (Registration) Amendment Act‎, 2016.

Tekno breaks silence publicly declares his love for Genevieve Nnaji

Singer Tekno couldn't hide his feelings anymore as he publicly took to his Instagram page to declare his love to Nollywood screen goddess, Genevieve Nnaji.

Gene, Gene! Who doesn't love this lady anyway?

Blac Chyna shares nude photo then disables comments

New mum, Blac Chyna must be feeling nostalgic as she shared this nude throwback photo. Following a lot of negative comments, she disabled the comment section.

Damn! See how boyfriend busts cheating girlfriend after spotting her boss's suitcase in photo she sent him

An unusual long-distance sexting went wrong when a guy realized his girlfriend was cheating on him with her boss, right before his eyes.

The unnamed man was texting his girlfriend Jackie, who was supposedly on a solo trip in Atlanta, when she began to strip.

Actress Lisa Lynn Masters commits suicide at her hotel room in Peru

An actress who appeared in top US TV shows and films took her own life during a modeling trip to Peru.

Lisa Lynn Masters, 52, who was battling depression, was found dead inside her hotel room closet after hanging herself with a skirt.Authorities said she had been struggling with depression.

They said had found anti-depressants, Diazepam and two letters which revealed her mental health issues in her hotel room, Peru 21 reports.

Crazy! Woman record her sex with pit bull dog to arouse her boyfriend (Photos)

A young waitress who filmed herself repeatedly having sex with a pit bull reportedly to arouse her boyfriend is facing jail.

Jenna-Louise Driscoll, 27, burst into her tears after pleading guilty to a raft of charges including bestiality and drug trafficking.

Tyga gets a surprise birthday party from his son and girlfriend, Kylie (Photos)

Kylie Jenner is gearing up to be the perfect mother-in-law as she has been spending a lot of time with Tyga's son, King. 

She shared videos on snapchat as they surprised Tyga on his 27th birthday .She also showed off some x-rated cakes.

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